Sr. Big Data Cloud Engineer
Join Us
At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
- Drive the definition and delivery of IT solutions by gathering requirements, assisting clients in defining functional specifications, and translating them into technical solutions.
- Lead the evaluation and implementation of complex projects, ensuring technical solutions align with business needs and architectural standards.
- Validate objectives, detailed technical solutions, and effort estimates provided by development teams.
- Provide expert recommendations and solutions to project managers and management teams for system implementation and project execution.
- Ensure overall solutions are aligned with long-term architectural plans and resolve any discrepancies.
- Actively participate in solution design, software development/configuration, and provide support to other developers and testing teams.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and deliver technical presentations to internal teams and clients.
- Support and transfer knowledge throughout the system lifecycle, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure smooth handover to support and maintenance teams.
- Monitor system performance, propose improvements, and contribute to the development strategy for managed systems.
- Proactively identify outdated technologies or capacity needs and recommend improvements in line with Vodafone Global standards.
- Adhere to internal policies, compliance, and participate in mandatory training and professional development programs.
Who you are
- University degree (or ongoing studies) in IT or a technical field.
- 3–5 years of experience working in complex organizations and delivering large-scale or transformational projects.
- Advanced knowledge of SQL and experience with at least one database management system (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.).
- Strong skills in developing database structures and models using SAS Base, PL/SQL, Python, BigQuery (OnPrem and Cloud).
- Solid foundation in software development processes, best practices, and design patterns.
- Analytical, planning, and technical project coordination skills.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Enthusiastic, creative, entrepreneurial, and eager to innovate and improve.
- Able to work under pressure, adapt to change, and make quick decisions with a problem-solving mindset.
- Strong relationship-building skills at all organizational levels, with a collaborative and trustworthy approach.
- Committed to continuous knowledge sharing and professional development.
- Technical certifications (e.g., TMForum, TOGAF, SAS Base, SQL, Informatica, Dynamo, Python, BigQuery, Data Fusion, CDAP) are a plus.
- Familiarity with web standards and J2EE architectures is an advantage.
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.
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